Here I dispel some of the more common myths and misinformation about space weather. I also aim to give you a healthy perspective of space weather phenomena, and show you why it belongs side by side with terrestrial weather in our modern world.
What happens when the Sun’s magnetic field flips? Has it happened before? What does it mean for us on Earth? See the answers to these questions and more that will put your fears to rest and help you understand the well observed behavior of the Sun and its evolution.
How big of an effect can solar storms have on Earth and have any happened recently? What does the storm of the decade look like? The storm of the century? How do these storms compare to the famous Carrington event? Find the answers here.
One look at our rapidly expanding digital world will tell you why space weather is gaining importance. With the number of people having cell phones outnumbering those with toilets on this planet, it is clear our technology has grown beyond our ability to forecast the health and safety of the space-based infrastructure that sustains it. Learn why we need a paradigm shift in thinking about space and what we can do about it.
